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haydenc:
Hi All.
Have been interested in getting an RC Glider for some time. Eventually going to make a purchase in the next week or so.
Have flown RC Heli and Fixed wing but that was over 10 years ago.
Was thinking of getting Great Planes Spirit 2M.
Would this be a good model to start with ?
Open to suggestions as I know I have a lot to learn and don't want to make mistakes that I have done in other hobbies, so I will ask first.
Any help appreciated.
Charlie

Fred:
Hi Charlie,
Welcome to the forum !  :D  :D

Well, the Spirit 2M is a very good choice for a beginner !
But if I may, I will choose something with ailerons, like the Spirit Elite (if you want to stay with the Spirit) or an Easyglider (not wood, but foam).

Ailerons will gives you more responses from the glider, and if you fly mostly at the slope, that will help you a lot in the turbulences, and to stay on the slope.
A rudder/elevator glider is really fine, but sometimes, the slow reactions (especially when the wind is coming from the back of the glider) can put you into trouble...

And flying with ailerons straight away, will prepare you better for the next stage !  :D

I hope that will answer part of your questions, but don't hesitate to ask more if you need it !  :D

haydenc:
Hi Fred.
Thanks for coming back so quickly.
I had ruled out ailerons and flaps and had been thinking of a simple start.
Now I don't know.
I had a look at the Elite on the web and it seems a simple build, for all the building there is in it.
I would like to think I could handle ailerons and flaps but I am old and cautious.
I recently sold my HC and the radio gear and am left with an old JR Apex 5 Tx.
This doesn't have mixing capabilities and is in need of a new power supply.
I suppose I am reading too much tech stuff on the web and what I need to do is get a model and learn to fly it .
Do you know is there anyone flying gliders in the Drogheda area.
Thanks again.
Charlie

Fred:
Hi Charlie,

Well, flaps are not necessary for sure at this stage (don't build them) but I would go for the ailerons still.

Saying that, if you are really not sure and want to go precausiously (?), Rudder/elevartor is more than enough !
Just remember to nerver turn on the slope, but away from it !  :D  :wink:

I know nobody from Drogheba area, maybe someone around knows ?  :?:

You can also come to join us one week end when we are flying in Dublin, if you want to have a try !
We have a club glider (easyglider) that you can use for your training !

Peter:
Hi Charlie,

I have a rudder/elevator Spirit 2M - I can recommend it.  The polyhedral makes this a very stable glider and even if the response is sluggish compared to an aileron-shod machine, it is a very easy glider to fly.  Also pretty straightforward to build.  Go for it!

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